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Valley Forge |
Served as the site of the Continental Army's camp during the winter of 1777-1778. |
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Trenton |
On Christmas night, 1776, Washington led 2,400 men across the Delaware River to attack the drunken Hessians who were sleeping. The Americans killed 30 of the enemy and took 918 captives and 6 Hessian cannons. |
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Saratoga |
October 17, 1777, General Gates led troops to surround the British and make them surrender. After the surrender at Saratoga caused the British to generally keep their troops along the coast. |
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inflation |
When congress printed more and more money causing prices to rise. |
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profiteering |
Selling scarce goods for a profit. |
